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Forum: Our Community 26-05-2023, 09:22
Replies: 52
Views: 6,145
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Legal problem and a documented boat

My experience with the nice ladies at the CG Document Office in Falling Waters is that they are friendly,knowledgeable, and the first place to get advice on your problem. Call them and present your...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-03-2023, 08:01
Replies: 44
Views: 4,578
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Crazy question - NW Passage vs. Panama

I would call ATL in Virgil Ontario and ask for a quote on the next back-haul from the west coast to the east. Cheaper, faster apart from the wait for the opportunity. They do this all the time.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 20-02-2023, 13:41
Replies: 45
Views: 5,875
Posted By fdr14127
Re: First ULTRA MARINE WEST Giveaway of 2023!

Yo;
Having sailed in Turkie, I am most impressed with their Marine products. I could really use an upgrade to our fleet... :smitten:



For example, ULTRA AnchorUA5/11: 5 KG (11 lbs.) ULTRA...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 14-10-2022, 09:01
Replies: 41
Views: 3,906
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Fun one question survey - VHF, port reference

I use: S/V
Forum: Our Community 23-09-2022, 09:54
Replies: 53
Views: 4,422
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Relocating to U.S. Where?

:rolleyes: I'm gonna mention this once without comment then shut up as the residents hereabout will crucify me for spilling the beans. Niagara Frontier, we sail from April through October and ski...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-07-2022, 09:10
Replies: 25
Views: 3,049
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Can one take an endeavor 32 out the Erie with an atomic gas motor

That engine is ideal for the Erie Canal. You are speed restricted to 6mph and diesel engines don't like to run unloaded. You hear a lot on noise about the risk with gasoline engines, usually quoted...
Forum: Navigation 30-06-2022, 13:02
Replies: 11
Views: 3,313
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Best Chartplotter for Android Tablet

Buy a Raspberry PI and a cheap display, better solution than my el cheapo ThinkPad acquired at nominal cost from Ebay running Linux Mint. Windoz is a non starter. Lots of support online and even...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 18-06-2022, 11:51
Replies: 70
Views: 13,727
Posted By fdr14127
Re: I'm rejected. NEED Insurance

Another rejection and some really bad advice. We need to organize a CO-OP much like the farmers have done. Or find a hungry broker somewhere.



"Hi Doug,

Thank you for your interest...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 16-06-2022, 21:17
Replies: 70
Views: 13,727
Posted By fdr14127
Re: I'm rejected. NEED Insurance

Well most yards and clubs require liability insurance. So tell me who you deal with.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 16-06-2022, 21:13
Replies: 70
Views: 13,727
Posted By fdr14127
Re: I'm rejected. NEED Insurance

I received my GEICO renewal this week and in reading the fine print, they do not insure a American documented vessel in a yard in Canada. On the lower Niagara there is only one yard the Niagara on...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-04-2022, 09:48
Replies: 29
Views: 8,170
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Boat Insurance for a Canadian resident

A careful reading of our BoatUS policy has disclosed that Geico is no longer covering US documented vessels in Canada. So far we have been unable to find an underwriter who will write a policy for...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 05-02-2022, 12:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,441
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Partez l'esprit tranquille, vos animaux sont nos amis !

No problem, Google has a button to fix this::biggrin:



Hello, French couple (67 years old) former sailors who have put down their bags, offer our services to keep your boat and pamper your...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-09-2021, 10:49
Replies: 8
Views: 2,992
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Thoughts on Redwing 30?

Oh you have to measure the number of nights cruising in a cozy boat versus the number of afternoons with a really expansive cockpit full of friends.....only you can judge that. :thumb:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-09-2021, 21:11
Replies: 8
Views: 2,992
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Thoughts on Redwing 30?

I always thought the Redwing 30 was one of the prettiest boats George Hinterholler built. You aren't gonna be a big winner in the Wed night series with the 195 PHRF rated boat.....but who cares. We...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 09-08-2021, 09:33
Replies: 20
Views: 4,779
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Ships Station License and MMSI

Rather than renew my International ships call sign and linked mmsi, can I get a new US mmsi from BoatUSA free and will it be recognized by the Canadians on the Great Lakes if I squawk a mayday to say...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-08-2021, 13:40
Replies: 76
Views: 13,772
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Cleaning grimy shore power cable

This works: :trash:


...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-08-2021, 13:27
Replies: 34
Views: 5,163
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Best non-marine deck cleaner?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/393384307094?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D233199%26meid%3D76e9baa6b09e42a6b1dde8a90cd1cad2%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D224389...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-07-2021, 08:34
Replies: 19
Views: 3,716
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Seldon cars to replace sail slides

Might be cheaper to install a Tides Track. Best to have the topping lift secured when you release the main.....the sail will come down NOW...!
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-04-2021, 13:51
Replies: 12
Views: 2,196
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Raspberry Pi 4 Power Supply

It has been my experience that the Raspberry Pi is voltage sensitive and best runs at 5.1 volts to get rid of the dreaded lightning bolt. Shop for supply bricks that deliver 12v -> 5.1 v at any...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-03-2021, 09:16
Replies: 34
Views: 7,501
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Desperately seeking a study...

Take a look at the Nonesuch boats, they have a shop, office,whatever already built in forward. Not to mention the apartment size quarters available in the cabin. Come in lots of sizes to fit your...
Forum: Our Community 13-01-2021, 15:05
Replies: 50
Views: 9,506
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Newport, RI to Lake Erie - options for deep draft sailboat

"there is a marina in Buffalo that can step the mast for you once you get there. You need to know though when you exit the Erie Canal and enter the Niagara river that you need to stay as far to the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-12-2020, 10:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,079
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Help to identify a yacht

You are premature in dismissing the Gulet. Best adventure in the world is rounding up a few friends and chartering a Blue Cruise out of Bodrum or the like. Most Captains and crew are excellent...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-11-2020, 09:15
Replies: 128
Views: 16,965
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Atomic 4 vs. diesel ?

And buy a boat with propane stove.....
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 20-11-2020, 09:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,354
Posted By fdr14127
Re: Coast guard reg name and hailing

And the hailing port must be a legit mailing address. I sail out of the lower Niagara river and wanted to put Niagara as a hailing port. They rejected it as not having a legit post office address. ...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 01-11-2020, 11:01
Replies: 144
Views: 21,665
Posted By fdr14127
Re: What to do when a guest gets scared and wants off the boat?

Foredeck Captain invited a college friend onboard for the Saturday regatta. After the first start on the way to the windward mark she excused herself and went below.....bad move. Spent the next...
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